Sheffield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Sheffield is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Around Sheffield, birch and oak are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the area's changeable Atlantic weather. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
9/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.
Tomorrow - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
9/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
3/100
Air quality in Sheffield
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sheffield right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Sheffield are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sheffield tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Sheffield will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sheffield this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Sheffield?
On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Sheffield. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, birch, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sheffield?
How often is the Sheffield pollen forecast updated?
The Sheffield pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sheffield come from nearby or far away?
Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.
Are pollen levels in Sheffield based on measurements or forecasts?
Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.
Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Sheffield, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.
This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.
Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Sheffield.
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